Pricing Analyst - HEB

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

At Central Market, we’re dedicated to bringing people joy through incredible food. A trip through Central Market is an adventure with delicious surprises around every corner. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, Central Market has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service, and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace, and marketplace.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... analytical skills and data-leveraging talent to tell a purposeful story?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to produce work that impacts decisions and results?

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B/Central Market The Greatest Retailing Company.

As a Pricing Analyst, you’ll apply strategic and analytical models to maintain our price position within our competitive environment. You'll serve as a strategic thought Partner, providing perspective and recommendations to solve business challenges.

Summary/Responsibilities of this position:

• Work with different areas of the company to ensure department leaders and senior management have full visibility into current Pricing Trends in retail

• Provide comprehensive and complex data analysis on various aspects of retail including:

• Financial Cost Projections in relation to Pricing Initiatives and / or Strategic Changes
• Competitive Price Analysis
• Category and Manufacturer Pricing Trends and Projections
• Elasticity Analysis in terms of Standard and / or Advertised Price Changes
• Analysis of Market Dynamics, Current Pricing Trends, Marketing Opportunities and Current Operations in order to develop Reports and Applications

• Act as a consultant to the assigned areas of the company to ensure all financial needs are met and that the assigned areas of the company are meeting performance goals

• Perform and Communication of Weekly Reporting to various units within the business along with having the ability to identify the drivers of the week to week changes

• Review total market news and information to identify potential price changes that may occur with commodity cost fluctuations and / or competitive strategic initiatives

• Perform deep-dive analysis on different aspects of the business in order to recommend a course of action to correct any performance issues or to take advantage of any opportunity that may be present.

• Work with multiple data retrieval systems and architectures in order to perform all the tasks above (MicroStrategy, SQL, MS Access, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science
• Strong analytical and time management skills required
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to persuade and lead groups
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• High-level software skills including word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and relational database management required
• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Work extended hours